Paruppu Keerai Pulao

By Vaijayanthi Srinivasan

Paruppu Keerai Pulao is a simple, healthy and easy to make dish for lunch or dinner. Add vegetables of choice if desired.
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Ingredients:
Paruppu Keerai – 2 cups
Basmati Rice – 2 cups
Saunf – 1 tsp
Ghee – 2 tblsp
Raisins – 5 to 6
Coconut Milk – 4 cups
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Heat ghee in a pressure pan over medium flame.
2. Add the keerai, raisins and saunf.
3. Stir well and cook for a minute or two.
4. Add the rice and stir again.
5. Pour coconut milk and salt.
6. Cover the pan with a lid.
7. Pressure cook until 2 to 3 whistles.
8. Remove from flame and allow for the pressure to reduce.
9. Once the pressure has reduced, open the lid and gently fluff it up a bit using a fork.
10. Serve with a gravy side dish of choice.

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Vaijayanthi Srinivasan

Vaijayanthi Srinivasan is a South Indian by birth who learnt cooking at a very young age. Mother of 3, she takes pride in cooking various South Indian traditional meals for the family to enjoy. She has been cooking for the last 35 years.

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